Sunday, February 13, 2011

Alternate Types of Kick Drum Microphones

By Andy Ainsworth


Musicians are at the mercy of their microphones. If you do not have fair-timbre mics, you cannot record classy composition. And nobody wishes to hear a crummy adaptation of a song you worked so intensely on. One field of study that seems to give rise to a lot of bewilderment is kick-drum microphones. It is perhaps beneficial to appreciate what kinds (and how many types) of kick drum mics there are, so here are the popular categories:

Greater diaphragm condensers-These will be good for singing but also for bass drums

Broadcast Dynamics-These are high-end dynamic mics with level EQ profiles. They can be for kick drums and broadcast.

Dual-Element Mics-These are professional kick microphones with two transducers. They are mutually optimized for getting a different sound.

Circumference Mics-These are also known as Force Zone Microphones or FZMS for short. These boundary mics afford broad coverage and sparkling pick-up.

Loudspeaker Transducers-These are purpose-built bass instrument microphones. They are created from amplifier or headset drivers. These are overall quite good at picking up low frequencies.

Modified Dynamics-These mics have scooped mids. The most common and well-known bass drum microphones are modified dynamic mics.

Of course, any drummer wishes for a hard-hitting, high-fidelity sound that will make their beats appear professional. But, an additional thing to remember is whether or not your drum microphone equipment can be easily disassembled and taken with you everywhere. If you are an instrumentalist, you must have the reliable and transportable gear for the road. You will also want to make sure your gear is long lasting.

In general, any mic can be used as a bass drum mic, but these ideas should present you a decent indication of what to look forward to with contrasting types of microphones. Using suitable drum microphones can either augment or weaken the quality of your recordings, so make sure you have the proper kit. Play around with what you have until you have achieved the ultimate sound.




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